Direct Access and Its Role in Advancing PT in Primary Care: Legislative and Payment Efforts

Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

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- Non-Member - $199
- PT Member - $139
- PTA Member - $99
- Student - $29
- Post-Professional Student - $99
- Staff - Free!
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This option is for individual purchase of Course 3 of the Primary Care Certificate. To purchase the full certificate, click here.

This course explores the latest legislative updates and direct access initiatives that empower physical therapists in their communities. Learn about the distinctions between direct access and primary care, and effective communication strategies for working with payers.

Key Features:

Cost:
- $139 for PT members
- $99 for PTA members and Post-professionals
- $29 for Students
- $199 for Non-members
Earn CEU: 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours)

Learning Objectives:

Understand the federal and state direct access regulations as they relate to the profession of physical therapy.
Describe the difference between primary care physical therapy and direct access.
Explore communication strategies when working with payers.

Justin Elliott

Justin Elliott is vice president of government affairs at APTA, where he has led the association's legislative, public policy, and political efforts on Capitol Hill since 2015. He has held several positions at APTA since joining the association in 2002, serving as APTA's director of state government affairs and associate director of state government affairs. Prior to joining APTA, he worked at KM Strategies, a government affairs and issues management firm. He was the communications director for Fairfax County Supervisor Penelope A. Gross and also served as an advisor on her successful reelection campaign. He got his start on Capitol Hill serving as an intern in the offices of Sen. Charles Robb and Rep. Tom Davis, both of Virginia. He received his bachelor's degree in communications and minor in political science from Virginia Tech. He is a member of the Public Affairs Council and American Society of Association Executives.

Course Instructions

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Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
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